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Show Boat

Show Boat 2025

Design Robin Weber Art Robin Weber Publisher (Self-Published)
8.0 /10
BGG rating
3.0
Weight
2–6
Players
60–180
Minutes
10
Age
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About the Game

Show Boat: a game of Americana with a distinctly British obsession with the weather.

Show boats were floating theatres that moved up and down the Mississippi (and other rivers) in the 19th century, putting on a show for rural communities along the banks. It's a great way to absorb a bit of vintage Midwestern culture - and make a bit of money while you're at it.

You play as the captain and owner of a show boat, over the course of 1 year on the Mississippi. You can move up and down river, recruit actors, buy equipment, and put on shows to make money. It's a most-money game.

And in a game where time is of the essence, you can also steal a march on your rivals with a new turn-order mechanic: land in their town with a more celebrated cast, and you can steal their turn! Or play fair - it's up to you.

—description from the designer

Filed Under

Categories
American West Post-Napoleonic Travel
Mechanics
Auction / Bidding Open Drafting Pick-up and Deliver Set Collection Take That Track Movement Variable Set-up Victory Points as a Resource
BGG ratings
1
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026